Marmoset

Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to co-operate during routine laboratory procedures: Reliability and time investment

Nine pairs of ... marmosets were target trained to allow in-homecage weighing and six pairs were trained to provide urine samples on request. Behavioural data showed that increased positive interactions with humans as a consequence of training reduced stress as...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McKinley, J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2002. Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to co-operate during routine laboratory procedures: Reliability and time investment. In: Congress of the International Primatological Society . 183-184 (Abstract). Mammalogical Society of China, Beijing, China.

Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures

Using positive reinforcement, J. McKinley trained 12 common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to provide urine samples on request. The study then exposed the marmosets to mildly stressful, routine husbandry procedures (i.e., capture and weighing). The nonhuman animals spent less time inactive...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological Measurement, Handling, Restraint, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bassett, L., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., McKinley, J. et al. 2003. Effects of training on stress-related behavior of the common marmost (Callithrix jacchus) in relation to coping with routine husbandry procedures. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6(3), 221-233.

The puzzle-feeder as feeding enrichment for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): a pilot study

The use of a puzzle-feeder, as feeding enrichment, was investigated in three families of captive common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus). The study was carried out as a simultaneous choice test between two cages: one contained the puzzle-feeder, the other contained the...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: de Rosa, C., Vitale, A., Puopolo, M. 2003. The puzzle-feeder as feeding enrichment for common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): a pilot study. Laboratory Animals 37, 100-107.

Response to novel objects and foraging tasks by common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) female pairs

The presence of novel objects may be beneficial for the psychological well-being of [isosexual female pairs] captive common marmosets, especially for monkeys with high baseline levels of stress. Such objects reduce boredom through increases in exploratory behavior, decrease the occurrence...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Bell, J. 2003. Response to novel objects and foraging tasks by common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) female pairs. Lab Animal 32(3), 32-38.

Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset(Callithrix jacchus) females: Preliminary results

One or both individuals were transported in a nest box and released, either in an unfamiliar cage, or in a cage previously inhabited by one of them or by both of them (ie the two cages were joined togheter. Three...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Majolo, B., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Morris, K. 2003. Factors affecting the successful pairing of unfamiliar common marmoset(Callithrix jacchus) females: Preliminary results. Animal Welfare 12, 327-337.

Improving the animal-human relationship with laboratory-housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Increased interactions and positive reinforcement trainingProceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McKinley, J. , Buchanan-Smith, H. M. 2003. Improving the animal-human relationship with laboratory-housed common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus): Increased interactions and positive reinforcement trainingProceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 27-37. Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to cooperate during routine laboratory procedures: Ease of training and time investment

Behaviours taught were target training to allow in homecage weighing and providing urine samples from 12 pairs of marmosets. Between 2 to 13, 10-minute training sessions established desired behaviors. .. Trained animals proved extremely reliable, and data collection using trained...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McKinley, J., Buchanan-Smith, H. M., Bassett, L. et al. 2003. Training common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to cooperate during routine laboratory procedures: Ease of training and time investment. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 209-220.

Operant conditioning can be used to train common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to scent-mark on demand

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: McDermott, F. A. P. , Smith, T. E. 2003. Operant conditioning can be used to train common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) to scent-mark on demand. Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Zoo Research. 20 (Abstract). The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, London, UK.

The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo

A New World primate operant conditioning training program is described. The animals appear to be more comfortable during daily husbandry procedures. Lion tamarins were relatively slow to become comfortable with training. Marmosets took longer than tamarins or cebids to begin...

Year Published: 2003Animal Type: Capuchin, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Savastano, G., Hanson, A., McCann, C. 2003. The development of an operant conditioning training program for New World priamtes at the Bronx Zoo. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 6, 247-261.

Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research

Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on...

Year Published: 2003Topics: Regulations & Ethical Review, Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Cat, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: National Research Council. 2003. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research. National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 223 pp.